2GG Podcast: Simone Biles Mental Health

2GG Podcast: Simone Biles Mental Health

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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles had a shaky start to the 2020 Olympics, then had a sudden exit from the team event.  Now she has withdrawn from individual events.  Here are three of her comments, citing her mental health as the reason.  (The team ended up getting silver medals after she left.  Simone could be back for several other events, but she hasn’t confirmed that she will return.

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